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Celebrating Black History Month

The history of American medicine is also the history of Black contributions to American medicine. Yet the stories of these healers, the details of their lives and innovations, are too…

Screening a Graphic Novel to Bring Attention to National American Indian Heritage Month
Screening a Graphic Novel to Bring Attention to National American Indian Heritage Month

Interview with Michael Hughes and Corbin Amos by Anne Jumonville Graf It should come as no surprise that the library collaborates with faculty and staff members across campus. But you…

La Pastorela - A Christmas Treasure in Special Collections
La Pastorela: A Christmas Treasure in Special Collections

San Miguel: Mortales! estad atentos! Un milagro grande lugar ha tenido cercano á este sitio que Dios ha escogido.    Translated– Archangel Michael: Mortals! Be attentive! A great miracle has…

The Limits of Information
The Limits of Information

Information is generally regarded as a good thing, especially in the context of learning. At the same time, the experience of too much information is one we can probably all…

American Archives Month
American Archives Month

Every October the archival community and repositories across the states celebrate American Archives Month.  This is a way to spread awareness about the importance of archives and the value of…

How do you become a librarian panel discussion
How Do You Become a Librarian?

There are many different paths individuals can take to become a librarian. Predominantly, librarians start with a background in the humanities (e.g. English, History), but there is no required field…

Documenting San Antonio's 1921 Flood
Documenting San Antonio’s 1921 Flood

When a historian sets out to tell the story of an event, they typically begin by looking at primary sources: newspapers, diaries, letters, photographs–any sort of item that records what…

Welcome Back to Coates Library, Fall 2021
Welcome Back for Fall 2021

Welcome back to our returning students and greetings to our first-years! The library is one of the main hubs of our campus, and we’re happiest when we see lots of…

Interview with Mellon Institute Students Zoe, Samantha, Ardi, and Hope
Interview with Mellon Institute’s Ardi, Hope, Samantha and Zoe

We asked the 2021 Mellon Institute students to sit down with us and tell us a little about themselves and their research process. Zoe Grout (Trinity ‘22), Samantha Henry (Trinity…

Archives Report Semester Update
Update from the Trinity Archives

Trinity Archives has been busy. Check out all that they have accomplished for Spring 2021! Loading…